Lauren taking stream samples.

Castle Rock Water is more than water

Lauren Moore, CWP, is a Water Resource Program Analyst for Castle Rock Water. Her chemistry and environmental sciences education, along with experience in water quality testing and regulation knowledge, makes her the perfect person to determine when one of Castle Rock’s 70 plus wells need rehabilitation. She doesn’t wait for efficiency to dwindle, but evaluates the rate of pumping, age of wells, maintenance issues, water quality variations and water level changes. Along with these calculations, cameras are used to scope the wells, some as deep as 2,300 feet. Other than general wear and tear, a usual culprit causing deterioration is iron bacteria. Sometimes a simple cleaning is warranted, but extending the life expectancy of these wells beyond the typical 40 to 50 years also involves the replacement of pumps, bits and parts. With each new well exceeding $1 million in cost, rehabilitation is an efficient way to keep replacement costs and customer rates down.

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Simply maintaining irrigation efficiency is one of the top ways to conserve water. Half of all the water we typically use each year goes to irrigating landscape. Half of that could be wasted with poor irrigation practices! Discover if you are using the right sprinkler for the job, how to fix common irrigation problems and simple steps to understand your landscape watering needs. Plus, students will get tips on how to conserve indoors, too.

Currently, this workshop has two parts, an online webinar hosted by our conservation specialists and an online video course with short quiz. Completion of both is required to earn a Water Wiser designation. This designation is a prerequisite for rebates and for exemption from the every-third-day watering schedule.

Another round of funding for our customers

With the constraints of the pandemic continuing, so may the financial hardships our customers face. Town Council has approved another round of funding for our financial assistance programs. These are available to our hardest hit customers - residents and small businesses. Any customer can apply, even if they received assistance in 2020. There are qualifications however, and Castle Rock Water also has payment plans that may be a better fit for those that don’t qualify for the COVID grants and loans. Find details at CRgov.com/CastleRockWaterCares.